Tag: Collision

“It’s kind of surreal,” Paula McIntyre, a communications consultant from Cedar, Mich., said of the deadlock at the nation’s capital and its impact on — of all things — national parks. The shutdown didn’t prevent Ms. McIntyre from walking the historic battlefield with her family. But the actions of lawmakers and President Trump hung in the chilly air — as did signs tacked to the visitor center explaining its closure. National parks such as River Raisin are dealing with a partial government shutdown that doesn’t seem to be headed toward a quick resolution. The National Park Service is deciding case-by-case which parks to close and what services to prioritize during the shutdown. I think it’s Trump fault,” said Doug Minidis with a laugh. “The government [workers] would gladly have it open, but those who have a different agenda refuse to compromise.” Mr. Minidis said he’s a history buff and enjoys learning about sites such as River Raisin. This is our American history. America has always been great and will always be great.” Susan McIntyre, Paula McIntyre’s mother, who lives in Monroe, said you can’t blame government workers for something they can’t control. “She’s right,” Susan McIntyre said.